THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY’S OF GOING TO CHURCH
“WHY”GO TO CHURCH
OCTOBER 21, 2001
2 TIMOTHY 2:20-21
1. The Master’s Program.
The Master’s program is a great feast. It says here that in our Master’s house there are many different types of vessels/ utensils. He is preparing a feast.
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Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal
3 Part Series (1 of 3)
June 22, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker
Introduction:
A Clara Null asked her granddaughter how she liked her first trip to the circus. The little girl said, "Oh, Granny! If you ever
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Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal
3 Part Series (2 of 3)
June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker
Introduction:
A Excuses abound for not attending church.
a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for
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This is the fourth in a series of seven messages I preached at Wednesday night Prayer meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness
Church Attendance
Hebrews 10:25
Testimonies from last week’s exercise -- Meditation
There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?)
Food
Exercise
Rest
These must be kept in balance.
1.
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A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18
A sermon about forgiveness, and Jesus presence with us

16th Sunday Pentecost
Proper 18
Matthew 18:15-20
"The Office of the Keys!"
15* ¶ "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
16* But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you,
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We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

Introduction:
In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He
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When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing
Veterinarian Dr. Edwards - Marfa, TX

ILL>> Doc Edwards - read the first few paragraphs
When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for...
One thing
David had whittled his life down to one point: “One thing have I desired of the LORD.”
TURN IN YOUR BIBLES TO
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It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are.
Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really
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To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom
Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002
PROVERBS 9:1-10
1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars.
2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the
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